• The Debriti Show. Created by JonMarc Edwards, the show is an interactive installation that comments on the power of language and communication.126 Main St., Northampton. (413) 586-5553, lisathompson@apearts.org, apearts.org.

Elusie Gallery: While Art Is Still Legal. An exhibit by more than thirty artists, expressing their feelings about the current state of affairs in Washington, the country, the world. Proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. 43 Main Street, Easthampton. 413-529-9265. info@bigredframe.com.

The Eric Carle Museum: Collecting Inspiration: Contemporary Illustrators and Their Heroes. Picture books instill in children a sense of awe, magic, and wonderment, but who inspires the illustrators themselves? $9-$22. 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. (413) 559-6300, sandys@carlemuseum.org.

• What’s Your Favorite Color?: Fifteen famous children’s book artists each respond with a unique illustration and a personal story about their favorite color. Through August 27.

Forbes Library: Zea Mays Printmaking Studio Members Exhibit Reception on July 20, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. A collection of new prints by 63 members features a wide breadth of styles and techniques, using non-toxic processes. Free. Hosmer Gallery, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1013. fkaufmann@forbeslibrary.org.

Lathrop Community: Ancestors Art Exhibit by Brigita Fuhrmann. This exhibition brings to existence people, who may have lived more than one hundred years ago, in the houses that are still part of New England towns. Free. 100 Bassett Brook Drive, Easthampton. (413) 586-0006, sariebear@hotmail.com.

• Steffani Jemison Plant You Now, Dig You Later. The complicated role of language and literacy in black history to explore narration, and the role of the archive are the themes studied in this exhibit.

Springfield Museums: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales. Visitors will be whisked away into fairy tales from around the world! Each classic story is represented in larger-than-life pages with hands-on activities. Through Sept. 3

• Allegro, Pleiades and Nocturne. A sculptural ensemble by award winning master sculptor Andrew DeVries, on view outside of the Blake Café. The artist has been casting in bronze in his Huntington, Massachusetts studio since 1985. Through Oct. 29.

• Crossing the Country to Cross Barriers: The Van Buren Sisters Ride Into History. Although many newspapers published articles criticizing the sisters for leaving their proper roles as housewives this trip gained national attention and helped support the Women’s Suffrage movement active at that time. Through July 30.

• Chagall for Children. Focusing on the works of Marc Chagall, this one-of-a-kind experience is a unique approach to introducing families to art through the life and work of a master artist, helping children and adults alike develop a greater understanding and appreciation of all forms of artistic expression. Through Sept. 17. 21 Edwards St., Springfield. springfieldmuseums.org.

Williams College Museum of Art: Appropriating the Archive. Consider how originality, copyright, and imitation play out in Robert Rauschenberg’s artwork. Free. 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown.